PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mako Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hyuga
vs
Johnson

188 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mako Hyuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nico Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hyuga to the ground. Johnson is now in Hyuga's guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyuga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hyuga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but Hyuga is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyuga being controlled here, momentarily.
Hyuga keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Hyuga wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyuga is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Hyuga is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nico Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hyuga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hyuga finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hyuga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hyuga has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Hyuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Hyuga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Hyuga controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Hyuga defends easily.
Hyuga prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Hyuga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyuga wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hyuga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hyuga working some strikes from top position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Hyuga controlling him for the moment.
Hyuga stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looking to control but Hyuga passes into half guard.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hyuga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson gets full guard.
Hyuga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hyuga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nico Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hyuga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyuga defends it easily.
Hyuga tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hyuga from controlling successfully.
Hyuga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hyuga doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Hyuga escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nico Johnson!